West Kelowna travel guide

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You're Going to Love West Kelowna

With a population of 28,793, West Kelowna is a must-see destination in British Columbia, Canada. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything West Kelowna has to offer.

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Where to Eat in West Kelowna

If you’re looking for affordable options, Modest Butcher (829 Douglas Rd) and Angel Share (3887C Brown Rd) are great picks.

When to visit West Kelowna

West Kelowna in January
Estimated hotel price
$87
1 night at 3-star hotel
West Kelowna in January
Estimated hotel price
$87
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to West Kelowna

Plane

When flying to West Kelowna, you’ll arrive at Kelowna (YLW), which is located 11 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to West Kelowna include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Delta. The shortest flight to West Kelowna from the United States departs from Seattle and takes around 1h 04m.

Car

Another option to get to West Kelowna is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 163 miles from West Kelowna. You’ll find branches of NextCar and Priceless, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Ebus operates bus routes to West Kelowna. From Abbotsford, the bus ride to West Kelowna takes 240 miles and will cost you around $122. From Vancouver, the ticket costs about $119 for a journey of 325 miles. West Kelowna’s bus station is located 3 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to West Kelowna, you’ll arrive at Kelowna (YLW), which is located 11 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to West Kelowna include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Delta. The shortest flight to West Kelowna from the United States departs from Seattle and takes around 1h 04m.

Car

Another option to get to West Kelowna is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 163 miles from West Kelowna. You’ll find branches of NextCar and Priceless, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Ebus operates bus routes to West Kelowna. From Abbotsford, the bus ride to West Kelowna takes 240 miles and will cost you around $122. From Vancouver, the ticket costs about $119 for a journey of 325 miles. West Kelowna’s bus station is located 3 miles from the city center.

Airports near West Kelowna

Airlines serving West Kelowna

Lufthansa
Good (7,012 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,335 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,581 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,323 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,836 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,462 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,664 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,711 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,281 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,697 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,310 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (824 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (847 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,436 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,042 reviews)
Air China
Good (86 reviews)
China Southern
Good (88 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,810 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,789 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (821 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of West Kelowna

Most booked hotels in West Kelowna

Adela's Bed and Breakfast
4 stars
Excellent (9.8, 117 reviews)
$143+
TownePlace Suites by Marriott West Kelowna
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 203 reviews)
$92+
Hyatt Place Kelowna
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 586 reviews)
$115+
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites West Kelowna
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 110 reviews)
$91+
Comfort Suites Kelowna
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1107 reviews)
$92+
The Cove Lakeside Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 270 reviews)
$116+

Renting a car in West Kelowna

Renting a car in West Kelowna costs $41 per day, on average, or $123 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 40% cheaper than airport locations in West Kelowna.

Expect to pay $4.69 per gallon in West Kelowna (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $56.33 and $75.10.

Renting a car in West Kelowna costs $41 per day, on average, or $123 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 40% cheaper than airport locations in West Kelowna.

Expect to pay $4.69 per gallon in West Kelowna (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $56.33 and $75.10.

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